Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 16-16-2.3 - Good moral character-Relevant conduct(1) The presence of any of the following may be cause for further inquiry: (a) Unlawful conduct, including cases in which the record of arrest or conviction was expunged, with the exception of juvenile arrests and dispositions unless they pertain to a serious felony;(c) Making of false statements, including omissions;(d) Misconduct in employment;(e) Acts involving dishonesty, disloyalty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;(f) Abuse of legal process, including the filing of vexatious lawsuits;(g) Neglect of financial responsibilities;(h) Neglect of professional obligations;(i) Violation of an order of a court, including child support orders;(j) Evidence of mental or emotional instability;(k) Evidence of drug or alcohol dependency or abuse;(l) Denial of admission to the bar in another jurisdiction on character and fitness grounds;(m) Disciplinary action against an applicant in any jurisdiction;(n) Practicing law while not being so licensed. The foregoing list is representative, not exclusive.
SL 1990, ch 428 (Supreme Court Rule 89-10).